Friday, November 28, 2008

She love to play with Bentley. He is a 2 year old we have watched a couple of times a week while his parents are at work & school. It is fun to see her play with other kids.

She loves to play around our files and computer desk. We live in a 2 bedroom apartment and so our computer desk is in the living room. Whenever she can she crawls over to it and plays with anything she can get her hands on.

Nap time is the beset!! I love that she fell asleep looking out of her crib.

Playing--she's 8 months old, that's what she does.

Going on walks and to the park. We try and go on a family walk a couple of times a week. Elise loves to be outside. Since our weather here is still really nice we are able to go out almost everyday. I am so grateful for where we live. We are in a great neighborhood that is so quiet and close to so much. The park is just around the corner. This girl loves to swing at the park.

Listened to Jim speak in churchTaught the 6 year olds in primaryCalled to teach the Marriage and Family Relations classCooked a pizzaWatched some footballGave Elise a bathAte Muddy BuddiesWatched The Amazing Race

8 THINGS I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO

Spending Thanksgiving with our friends in TexasJim being done with this semesterGoing home to Utah for 1 monthMeeting my nephew Riley for the first timeSeeing Timpanogos and all its beautyRunning with my Dad while I am homeShopping with my sister while I am homeSpending 3 weeks of no school or work with Jim and Elise

8 THINGS ON MY WISH LIST

Live closer to familyGo on another cruise to Alaska, this time with JimMy daughter to grow up a strong and confidant womanA houseRange Rover-black and pimped outBe a better personRachel Zoe as my personal stylistJim to be done with school

Sunday, November 23, 2008

8 Months old

It is hard to believe that Elise is now 8 months old. She is getting to be such a big girl. She makes us smile everyday. We feel so thankful to be parents to this sweet girl.Here are some of the things she is doing right now:

Has her first tooth

Starting to crawl

Sits up on her own

Pulls herself up so she is standing while holding on to something

She likes her rice cereal and sweet potatoes but doesn't like her multi-vitamins (yuck, I don't blame her)

We are having fun watching her grow and learn. We are so excited to be going to Utah for the holidays and spending time with family and friends.Here are some videos of Elise playing in her crib. ENJOY!!!

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

Baby Girl's First HaircutThe Baby girl's hair was just getting a little long on top. It would flop over into her eyes and I couldn't get it to stay out. Tasha was getting her hair cut so we took Elise along. Our friend Devron cut her hair and did a great job. Elise did great and was pretty good while Dev cut it. Having her sit on Tashas lap was a good idea since she could still see me. I love the zebra print smock. I must admit I was a little afraid of what Jim would say since I didn't tell him I was doing it. He loves it!

Tuesday, November 04, 2008

Team JesseI am so sad right now. If you haven't heard DeAnna broke up with Jesse. You can read all about it on their website. The link is under friends on the sidebar. I think he is such a great guy, any girl would be lucky to be with him. I think DeAnna is still in love with Graham!!

Hung out with familyGot haircuts. That's right Elise got her first haircut. I will post more about that later. Thanks to Roni for my great cut and color and to Devron for cutting Elise's hair. We love our new do's.

Saturday, November 01, 2008

Halloween 1976Yvonne

Halloween 2008

Elise

My mom made this turtle costume for me in 1976. When I went home to visit we pulled it out and put it on Elise. It has held up pretty well considering it is 32 years old. I know I wasn't the only one to wear it either. I think all of my brothers were put in it at one time or another.

About Me

Jim and I have been married for seven years. Our daughter is 4 years old. I love to shop, watch reality TV (I know, but it's a lot of fun), run in canyons, and find good places to eat. I love the outdoors (as long as it is above 60 degrees). We love to be together as a family.